Trusted Agent profile · Bishop Auckland
★★★★★
780 reviews across 2 platforms
147-149 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EN
Hunters's office in Bishop Auckland, at 147-149 Newgate Street, is rated 2.9 out of 5 across 780 reviews on two platforms, including 169 Google reviews rated 4.8.
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5/5
TrustpilotExpert advice! - Thank you Tom Moorhouse!
Expert advice! The lovely Tom Moorhouse came to value our house on 22/08/2026. He gave sound, candid advice which my husband and I are extremely appreciative of. Although we are not in the position to list our house right now (no fault of Tom's), we'll certainly be back within 12 months.
1/5
TrustpilotAwful
Awful. Incredibly disorganised. Would establish inspections and never turn up, would constantly email about overdue rent that wasn't overdue. Would pass the blame constantly. Attempted to raise my rent by a "reasonable" £200 a month six months into my tenancy which can only happen every 12 months and cannot be more than the CPI price index; they failed on both counts. Renting is honestly awful, and these clowns pray upon the anxiety of insecurity to get what they want.I have bought a house now, I wish all renters the luck to buy their own homes one day so we never have to deal with letting agents like these ever again.
1/5
TrustpilotAvoid This Agency
Avoid This Agency, Completely Fraudulent and Untrustworthy If I could give zero stars, I would. I rented my property through this agency as a family home, but they have illegally turned it into an unlicensed HMO without my consent. Despite repeated promises from their agent Preeti that an HMO licence would be obtained, it never was. My rent has not been paid for over amThree months, and my calls and messages are now being ignored. The tenants contact me directly because the agents refuse to take responsibility. I was told I would be reimbursed for repair costs, I provided all invoices, but not a single penny has been repaid. The condition of my property now is appalling compared to how it was handed over. I have photos showing the before and after, it’s heartbreaking. After losing my father suddenly last year, this house held many memories, all of which have been completely destroyed by their negligence and deceit. Do not trust this company with your property. They are dishonest, unprofessional, and exploit landlords. I strongly urge others to stay away, they will promise everything and deliver nothing.
5/5
TrustpilotJamie at Hunters -South West
Jamie is absolutely brilliant at his job. I could not recommend him more! I choose Jamie from a selection of other agents. He is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and very easy to communicate with. Always willing to pick up the phone and call me to update me on the sale. Jamie went above and beyond for me, I am very grateful. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone! Thank you Jamie
1/5
TrustpilotI would completely recommend avoiding…
I would completely recommend avoiding this agency, they are slow to respond, have no information ready at hand and this has possibly been the most annoying process of purchasing a property with them. There was a lot of missing information that I was not provided and they basically only know how to respond when they need something. You will call them and they say they'll get back to you and just disappear. Avoid if possible.
1/5
TrustpilotSales progression team lied and not very professional.
We are in the process of buying a bungalow at the moment and the sales progression team told us the vendor had been to sort the electrics and service the boiler..previous tennants had apparently got in debt so electric was cut off..Hunters lied saying this would be sorted. A second viewing 2 weeks later and a wasted 120 mile journey confirmed nothing had been sorted. When we told them we were disappointed with them we were told to leave the property.
5/5
GoogleReally happy with the service provided by Elizabeth and Bev at the branch. They made the home buying process really easy and worked well to assist between me and the sellers.
Hi Yogi, thanks for the review, really glad we could help, all the best for the future, Adam
1/5
TrustpilotAgent Harj was full of fake promises
Agent Harj was full of fake promises. Although he was all smiles and seemed friendly, the minute we left after our viewing he didn’t return texts or calls and shyed away from any contact. After several calls to the agents I finally managed to find out myself that the property had been given to someone else, rather than them calling me to inform me I had to dig this information out of them which was frustrating. Avoid!
1/5
TrustpilotRefused due to having children, unlawful discrimination
Contacted this agency regarding a view of 3-bedroom house. The advertisement contained no restrictions regarding families with children. During the phone call, the first question asked was whether we have children. Once this was confirmed, we were immediately refused solely on that basis. I asked several times why this restriction was not stated in the advertisement, but I received no explanation or answer. Refusing access to rented accommodation because a family has children constitutes unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010. Letting agents are legally required to comply with this legislation, regardless of landlord preference. This experience raises serious concerns about the agency’s compliance with UK equality law. I am sharing this publicly so other families are aware.
5/5
GoogleCan’t praise Hunters enough. Exactly professional service. Very friendly and always happy to help. Kept us informed right until the end. Can truly recommend Hunters for a sale and purchase.
Hi Yvette, your review means a lot, thank you, glad we could get you moved, all the best for the future, Kind Regards Adam
1/5
TrustpilotBad communication
I have been trying to contact them for 4 months in regards to my flat and contract but they are absolutely appalling at responses and making things clear and helpful for those they are letting to. They have sent me in so many different directions on who to contact and have stopped responding to me within one week of me first contacting them. On top of this it took them weeks to respond and report to maintenance issues, and when they did the response I got was rude and abrupt. As well as that they issues weren't resolved fully resulting in me feeling uneasy in what was meant to be my own space. Absolutely awful service and wouldn't even consider letting/renting from them again.
5/5
TrustpilotValuation and extension options - excellent service
We contacted Hunters to explore our property options, particularly around extending our home, and to better understand both current and future values. From the outset, the service we received was exceptional. Adam visited our property with genuine interest and took the time to understand how we currently use the space and how we hope to use it in the future. His thoughtful suggestions opened our eyes to possibilities we hadn’t considered, creative yet cost‑effective ideas that could give us the extra space we’ve been craving. What impressed us most was Adam’s honesty and depth of knowledge. He provided clear insight into the current market value as well as the property’s potential, even highlighting grants we might be eligible for. His advice helped us think far beyond our initial plan and gave us confidence in the decisions ahead. Hunters have proven themselves to be true experts in their field, professional, approachable, and genuinely invested in their clients. Adam, in particular, deserves recognition for helping us picture the full potential of our home and for giving us so much to consider. We would not hesitate to recommend Hunters, and if we ever decide to sell, they will be our first choice of agent.
1/5
TrustpilotVery unprofessional and rude agents
Very unprofessional and rude agents. They repeatedly called me while I was at work, and when I finally got back to them, they booked a viewing for the next day and told me to meet outside the property at the scheduled time. When I arrived and called their office, they initially lied, saying they would sort it out and call me back. After waiting 20 minutes with no update, I called again, only for them to blame me for going without having received an email confirmation, instead of acknowledging that their agent cancelled the appointment without notifying me. Overall, very unprofessional.
5/5
GoogleWhen my brothers and I needed to sell our fathers property we contacted several estate agents in the area to compare services. Some didn’t bother to turn up, the others were quite dismissive because of the condition of the property. Adam from Hunters was the exception. He looked at the property, gave (free!) advise on some of the options we might like to consider and, because we weren’t from the area, even recommended a builder that they used for their various jobs. I cannot thank or praise Adam (and therefore Hunters) enough for his honesty and impartial advise. I’m sure that the whole team operate with the same degree of honesty and professionalism and can honestly say I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them. Wonderful! Thank you Adam and team!
Thanks Ian, all the best for the Future, Kind Regards Adam.
5/5
GoogleExcellent service from start to finish! We had a few issues in the chain and they helped iron those out quickly and efficiently without upsetting anyone. Really professional service from them all. Extremely persistant and great at getting the job done ! Photos are high quality and Ella is amazing at getting the best from your home. They went above and beyond in communicating through the chain. No matter who answered the phone they were all able to view the status and give updates. Best advice to anyone is always use local solicitors , estate agents and financial advisors. By doing so it makes things so much easier and smoother. Thanks to Ella , Caitlyn, and the rest of the team we are incredibly greatful.
Thanks Lindsay
1/5
TrustpilotAppalling group of folks!
Appalling group of folks! This group has no idea what they are doing. we worked with Selina and she was absolutely clueless and brought wrong/unverified information to the table. If I were looking to rent, I would be running as far as possible from this agency or owners they work with! if there were minus points that is what I would give them for ripping a kid off!
1/5
TrustpilotCriminals
Misrepresentation, poor service, property management and unlawful practice Unlawful terms in the tenancy agreements, do not uphold their mutual terms as the agent, assume consent to access outside of tenants availability and threaten to break in unlawfully. Have done repairs in house that have caused injury and condition of rental has damaged tenant belongings, mould not disclosed, just covered up to blame tenant later when we leave, constantly asking for access and putting employment at risk but accuse tenant of breach when asked for compensation as in the tenancy agreement . Barely manage property unless theyve been reminded something important has expired. Estate agent happy to make threats to break and enter without legal knowledge, on behalf of a company that is owned by another agent that is well known for illegal practice, unsure if landlords know the legality of the contracts they've signed with Hunters without knowing and checking whether the terms are legal and lawful. Convinced they will be attempting to take money from the deposit as a form of ponzy scheme that pays for more unsafe repairs in propertys, check your doors, lights bulbs and curtain rails dont fall on your child's head, and if the property sets on fire Hunters will deny any accountability, so I doubt they will have integrity in the case of death and if you lose your job because of them they'll kick you out after breaking in (illegally) to make it possible to kick you out. Staff cant cope with reading lots of words in a row, so they don't acknowledge or respond to complaint and the staff will reframe anything you say or do in their favour anyway. Eve's review confirms our experience, its almost the same. They will evict if you ask them to ensure your home is safe and to uphold their mutual terms of the tenancy, they do not follow the eviction to repossession procedure lawfully and expect you to agree to hand the keys back by the notice period they decide at random without serving recorded notice and further violating access law. Using commercial laws for residential properties hoping noone will notice and they will not be accountable when the landlord is in court at their own expense.
5/5
GoogleThank you to Ella and her team for providing an excellent service for selling my property. They had a patient attitude even though the buyers pulled out the last minute and helped me found another buyer very quickly. Awesome communication and all questions I had were answered quickly and efficiently. Definitely would recommend Hunters Bishop Auckland!!!!
Hi Nayla, thanks for the lovley review, really appreciated, all the best for the future, Adam and everyone at Hunters.
5/5
GoogleHunters have been amazing from start to finish with the process of renting our property out. The professionalism and advice has been second to none. All staff are helpful and friendly and I would highly recommend them if you are looking to rent out your property.
Hi Carey, you had a lovely house so easy to rent :-), thank you for the review, really kind, Adam
5/5
GoogleRecently sold my property within three weeks of swapping agents to Hunters. Had been with another agent for a year with two sales falling through. Hunters exceeded all expectations with excellent communication and obviously a wide ranging buyers list. Great staff and company to deal with - highly recommend.
Hi Andrew, really glad we could get you moving, thank you for your review, really appreciated, all the best Adam
1/5
TrustpilotAbsolute s#*t show
Absolute s#*t show, appalling service, went to view property on rossall promenade offered to put 6 months up front (not that i needed too) then never heard anything back, worse company i have ever dealt with in property, to not even get back to you, how unprofessional, to add more insult i seen property listed on Monday night contacted them 1st thing Tuesday to be told i have to wait for others to show interest before i can view appalling service STAY WELL CLEAR if one person avoids this company my review was worse while NEVER AGAIN!!!!
1/5
Trustpilotso bad discriminated by this company…
so bad discriminated by this company when I went for a view in the person told me to go and jump over bridge and kill myself because I don't deserve to be alive because I'm autistic did not even investigate they didn't do nothing to switch it on the look of like nothing happened and didn't want to do nothing tell someone to go and kill herself what do they gonna do nothing about it and he was sitting there laughing like it was a joke and then just sitting there thinking it's funny and they say gone going to it and make us all very happy that we don't have to deal with another autistic personthis is why I'm going for four legal action and I'm going to go for criminal charges against them
5/5
GoogleFantastic service from start to finish. The level of customer service has been fantastic. Constant updates, fab communication. Highly recommended.
Hi Louise, really kind, thank you so much gor the kind review, all the best in your new home, Kind Regards, Adam
1/5
TrustpilotHunters - Tring - useless
Given that the purpose of an estate agent is to bring sellers and buyers together, as a potential buyer I found Hunters service abysmal I tried to make a viewing appointment for a property they had for sale. They said they would phone or email me. Nothing. Tried again two days later. Person I spoke to seemed surprised at what had happened and said would get back to me. Nothing. Were I to be selling a property, I would not be using this estate agency. Perhaps they only do it as a hobby.
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